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PL08 LVC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,804 mi
Last recorded127,804 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 LVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 127,804 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible letters faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted incorrectly routed close to wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r handbrake only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

o/s/r tyre tread on 3mm

slight corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

slight play in n/s/r upper strut attachment bush

Pass 11 Apr 2019 116,086 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 116,081 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken at the top (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 109,973 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Quarter around fuel filler cap corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,179 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge also perishing

Fail 18 Nov 2016 89,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect light unit full of damp (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge also perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2015 66,615 miles

Rear o/s & n/s tyres perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,124 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 29,019 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight deterioration

Fail 9 Jul 2011 27,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 27,527 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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PL08 LVC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL08 LVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL08 LVC registered?

PL08 LVC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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